Slovenia’s Petrol completes 30 MW Ljubač wind farm in Croatia
In Croatia, near Knin, Petrol started the operation of its second wind farm. The Ljubač facility, which has nine turbines, didn't get any grants or incentives.
Bulgaria hints at possible closure of all coal-fired power plants by mid-2025
The current version of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan may lead to a rapid coal exit in Bulgaria as the Maritsa East complex would be shut down
Serbia in talks with UGT Renewables on 1 GW in solar power plant projects
Serbia intends to sign a contract soon with Chicago-based UGT Renewables for the installation of photovoltaic systems with a combined capacity of 1 GW
Apply for exchange programme for coal regions in Western Balkans, Ukraine, EU
The exchange programme is part of the Initiative for Coal Regions in Transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine.
Energy 2021 conference: experts recommend coal phaseout and transition to renewables as best solution for Serbia’s energy sector development
The optimal solution for Serbia’s energy sector is a hybrid model that entails a coal phaseout and transition to renewable energy sources, with natural gas and hydrogen as transitional fuels, experts say.
Romania’s Electrica secures EUR 120 million loan for network upgrades, smart meters, renewables
The EIB has signed a EUR 120 million loan to help Romanian power supplier Electrica modernize its distribution network, introduce advanced metering, and integrate renewable energy sources.
Serbian government sets up council for energy sector decarbonization
After the decision to stop the construction of the Kolubara B thermal power plant, this is another move in an effort to decarbonize the energy sector.
Kopač: Coal plants in Energy Community reaping profits as CO2 isn’t priced
Producers of electricity from coal and traders in the Energy Community enjoy record profits as they don't have to pay for CO2 emissions, Janez Kopač said
